It was a remarkable thing to say about a summer that had just seen Diego Maradona reach his peak, but Jack Charlton wasn’t in Mexico to be entertained.

The reaction to the constituency polls on Saturday resembled the overthrow of an old, despotic regime, writes Special Correspondent Michael Clifford

True Detective reaches a crucial point and Dragons Den makes a return

Not long before eight o’clock here, Dimitrios Salpigidis upset what would have been one of the biggest parties Poland has ever seen.

ROTORUA was great while it lasted but the smell from the sulphuric geezers is something I am glad to have left behind.

Giovanni Trappatoni returned to Italy determined to play David to Marcello Lippi’s Goliath.

BEST news of the week is that Bobby Robson can resume his role at Steve Staunton’s side.

BRIAN KERR'S agent has predicted that Steve Staunton will prove to be a highly successful manager with the Republic of Ireland but has called on the FAI to give the Drogheda man more time and support than was offered to his client.

Liverpool journey into the unknown when they face Deportivo Saprissa in the semi-final of the Club World Championship tomorrow.

ST PATRICK’S DAY celebrations descended into chaos after violent scenes marred celebrations across the country.

Sweden 1 Senegal 2 (Senegal win on golden goal)

Sweden 1 Senegal 1

Sweden 1 Senegal 1

Freddie Ljungberg failed in his late bid to make a return to the Sweden side for the World Cup second-round clash with Senegal in Oita.

Freddie Ljungberg failed in his late bid to make a return to the Sweden side for the World Cup second-round clash with Senegal in Oita.

CAMEROON’S Patrick Mboma is predicting a feast of football against Germany in their crunch Group E clash.

WHILE a nation was entranced by turmoil in the Pacific, Cameroon footballers weren’t enjoying an restful week in the sun. Refusing to fly, delayed flights, some must have wondered would they reach Japan at all.